Artist's Description

Eight red pears in a copper bowl are the featured image in this modern still life. My primary fascination is with color, texture, and movement rather than subject matter. I seem to be drawn to the shape of the pear, for reason well beyond my understanding! The original material that I use has ragged edges, and I feel that this contributes to the look of my work. Thus, the white border will be printed around the actual image. I would be willing to crop the edges out and resubmit if you would prefer to have it in a more traditional presentation.

About Wayne Potrafka

I have been a producing artist for over 30 years, starting out as a potter/sculptor back in my native Michigan. I now paint, work with mixed media, and a bit of photography. . .and now and then, a little clay! I have become known primarily for my work in a dimensional, recycled mixed media w/acrylic, and all of my originals are also available as prints and as cards. Joining Fine Arts America has led me to pull out some of my old images, and to find a renewed interest and pleasure in the techniques and styles that I have passed through over the past few years.
I am the co-owner of Riverview Gallery in Portsmouth, Va. and my work is carried in galleries and museum shops throughout Virginia. I have fun with my work, somewhat of a...

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